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Bill Sevesi
stg, acg, *1923 NZ, Nukuʻalofa
Musician of World
A.k.a. Wilfred Jeffs Will Jess
Bill Sevesi, QSM (born Wilfred Jeffs, 28 July 1923), is a musician and master of the steel guitar who helped popularise Hawaiian style music in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.Tongan born Sevesi has composed more than 200 songs with over 20 albums to his credit during a career spanning six decades.He began playing the Hawaiian Steel Guitar in 1936, and in later years his band 'Wilfred Jeffs and the Islanders' became 'Bill Sevesi and the Islanders.' He has performed all over the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Australia and United States.
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| Bill Sevesi & His Islanders |
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12th Street Rag on The Magic Steel Guitar by Bill Sevesi Hula Love on Polynesian Guitar by Bill Wolfgramme, Bill Sevesi & Trevor Edmondson Hula Blues on Polynesian Guitar by Bill Wolfgramme, Bill Sevesi & Trevor Edmondson Tahiti Nui on Pacific Caravan by Bill Sevesi Island Rhythm on Polynesian Guitar by Bill Wolfgramme, Bill Sevesi & Trevor Edmondson Twilight in Hawaii on The Magic Steel Guitar by Bill Sevesi Vikings on the March on Polynesian Guitar by Bill Wolfgramme, Bill Sevesi & Trevor Edmondson Isa Lei on Bamboo Island by Bill Sevesi Hawaiian Affair on Polynesian Guitar by Bill Wolfgramme, Bill Sevesi & Trevor Edmondson Hawaiian Hotel March on Polynesian Guitar by Bill Wolfgramme, Bill Sevesi & Trevor EdmondsonTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polynesian Guitar | Bill Wolfgramm, Trevor Edmondson, Bill Sevesi | 1964 | Album |
| Eddie Lund Presents... Reka-Reka | Daphne Walker Avec Bill Sevesi Et The Samoan Surf Riders | Single |
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